Bath’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), set up in 2021 to combat air pollution in the city center, is forecast to run an £800,000 loss next year. However, Bath and North East Somerset Council insists this outcome aligns perfectly with …
Traffic has begun to flow again on the M5 after a crash caused significant delays. Drivers should continue to expect slower than usual travel times as emergency services clear the scene and assess the area. Motorists are …
After nearly a decade, North Somerset is on the brink of joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), marking a significant change for the region. Following a council vote in September 2025, a public consultation is …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has not conducted any specific studies on how its recent decision to introduce parking charges in two towns affects small businesses. Last year, the council implemented emissions-based …
The Met Office has issued a new rain warning for the South West, with Somerset expected to experience heavy rainfall on Thursday, January 22. The alert is active from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., signaling potential disruptions due …
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for heavy rain in the South West, with Somerset bracing for significant rainfall on Thursday, January 22. The alert is in effect from 8am until 4pm, highlighting the potential …
Somerset Council has disclosed the average cost of repairing potholes on the county’s roads following a question from a local councillor. While the council oversees most roads in Somerset, major highways like the M5, A303, …
A Frome councillor has urged Somerset Council to ensure that a portion of newly awarded government funding is dedicated to tackling the town’s “unreliable” local bus services. In December 2025, the Department for Transport …
North Somerset is poised to become a member of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) by the end of 2026 or early 2027, signaling a significant shift in regional collaboration and governance. This move follows a …
Somerset’s current planning strategy has drawn sharp criticism from local residents and transport experts, who warn that a fragmented or ‘piecemeal’ approach could place significant strain on several major junctions across …
Somerset’s planning strategy has come under intense scrutiny, with experts and local stakeholders criticizing what they describe as a ‘piecemeal’ approach. The concern centers around the impact this fragmented planning is …
Bridgwater is facing escalating traffic congestion linked to ongoing and planned large-scale housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s rapid growth, fuelled by significant projects such as the Hinkley …
Bridgwater is facing mounting traffic congestion that threatens to worsen unless the impact of new large-scale housing developments is managed more effectively, a local councillor has cautioned. The town is experiencing rapid …
Bridgwater faces escalating traffic congestion unless a more strategic approach is taken to the mounting housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s housing growth is propelled by several major factors, …
A planned major upgrade to one of Bridgwater’s busiest junctions, the Cross Rifles roundabout, has been cancelled due to concerns over limited traffic benefits and substantial disruption, a senior Somerset councillor …